Bluestar Silicones Raises Prices for Platinum Catalysts

Published: September 16, 2007, By pffc-online.com

PRESS RELEASE

CRANBURY, NJ—Bluestar Silicones announces a 25% price increase on its platinum catalysts, effective September 1, for the release coating and pressure-sensitive adhesive markets. This pricing initiative is part of a global effort to offset rising platinum costs. The price increase will enable Bluestar Silicones to continue to invest in developing innovative solutions for these markets, as well as maintain its high level of service to customers.

As an alternative to high platinum content systems, Bluestar Silicones offers Optima, a new solventless system that reduces the amount of platinum utilized in the formulation with sacrificing product performance. See bluestarsilicones.com.